Need advice on hardware for genoa t-track installation

[B.Hart]

   I guess it's been a few years since I bought mine.    BILL

[Greene]

The kit arrived from Hutchins in about 7 days.  A couple of surprises with the product.  First, I expected the track to come pre-formed to match the curve of the  coaming - it came in dead straight lengths.  Second, no instructions are included of any kind.  Sure it is a relatively easy install, but some advice on forming the curve as you screw it down would be nice for a lot of people.  I guess the fact that they supply simple wood screws to secure it to the coaming was also a bit unexpected.  I used them in the install, but I am going to go back and add a few well spaced bolts/washers/nuts to make sure it is solid.  The fiberglass was not as thick on top as I would have expected.  Overall the hardware is very nice, even a little beefier than I expected.  I posted a link to some additional pic's of the track (and other projects) under the CP16 topic  "Puppy Luff Spring 2009 Projects"  if anyone is interested.  Time to put the tools away and play.



Thanks for everyones assistance.

Mike and Brenda

[Bob23]

Mike:
   I don't have a 16, being a 23 owner. My boat came with tracks and, yes they were bolted down in bedding. Also, mine are not installed on the coaming but on the outer edge of the side decks. Maybe the 16s are different. Thanks for the info and photos.
Bob23